Iowa Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Iowa rose 0.2 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Iowa peaked in April 2020 at 10.9% and is now 7.7 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.3% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.9 percentage points. You can also see Iowa unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Iowa | 3.2% | +0.2 | +0.1 |
Unemployment Rate: Iowa, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Iowa Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Iowa peaked in April 2020 at 183,898. There are now 127,918 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 40,087 in April 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 15,893. Iowa job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 55,980 | +3,163 | +2,581 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Iowa Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Iowa Unemployment Rate |
Iowa Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 3.2% | 55,980 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 52,817 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 50,242 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 47,661 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 46,269 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 46,282 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.7% | 46,778 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 48,308 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 50,083 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.0% | 51,176 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 52,349 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 52,851 |
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